NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which oxidation state of phosphorus do the oxoacids contain if they have both P–P and P–H bonds?
Options
- A+1
- B+2
- C+3
- D+5
Correct answer
C. +3
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph explains that the oxoacids with both P–P and P–H bonds are in the +3 oxidation state of phosphorus.